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California Correctional Health Care Services Hiring for Director, Corrections Services at Elk Grove, CA Full Time
Job Description
Director, Corrections Services
6064871
Headquarters – Elk Grove
California Correctional Health Care Services
Northern California
Full Time Limited Term
May 9, 2023
Salary Range: $147,948 – $234,684/Annually*
*Salary is based on qualifications and experience and may require CalHR Approval.
This position is POFF designated and is eligible for the Retention Incentive Pay Differential (2/2/2) for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California Correctional Health Care Services. This Pay Differential will be applied to the selected candidate’s salary if he/she meets the eligibility criteria.
This position is currently pending POFF designation approval from CalHR.
This position is located at Headquarters in Elk Grove, California.
THIS POSITION IS NON-TENURED, FULL TIME – NOT LIMITED TERM, FULL TIME AS INDICATED IN THE JOB BULLETIN.
About This Position
Under the general direction of the Receiver and the Undersecretary, Health Care Services, the Director, Corrections Services is responsible for providing support to specific projects and initiatives undertaken by the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) for all California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) adult institutions statewide. The Director has full responsibility and accountability for providing executive management to the following divisions: Facilities Planning and Activation Management which is comprised of Activation Management and Facility Planning and Policy Development; and Field Operations which is comprised of Licensing and Accreditation, Private Prison Compliance, and Joint Commission. The Director works collaboratively with health care executives in developing, directing, implementing, and providing quality assurance of the health care delivery system at the CDCR adult institutions. The Director advises the executive leadership on major policy, program, and organizational issues, represents the Department in a variety of areas involving major policy and program issues with the CDCR, Legislature, Governor’s Office, Department of Finance, other State and federal agencies, the courts, local government, the media, and constituent groups, and negotiates agreements and commits the Department to action within the limits of statutory and administrative authority.
Duties
Develops the infrastructure, staff, and management capacity to carry out the Division’s mission and program activities to support the CCHCS overall goals and objectives. Oversees the quality of patient care within the CDCR adult institutions.
Serves as the chief policy maker for the Corrections Services’ programs that are responsible for the resolution of complex issues that cross program areas; formulates, modifies, and implements policies and procedures that carry out the mission critical objectives. Works collaboratively with health care executives in the development and implementation of the mission, vision, goals, and objectives for patient health care services. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and other stakeholders to identify and make recommendations pertaining to health care priorities; develops plans, policies, and programs; provides policy consultation, technical assistance and interpretation of administrative standards, laws, and regulations with regard to health care services.
Oversees the assessment and monitoring of productivity, workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies and makes recommendations for process improvements and assists in the implementation of changes to the program. Assists with the formulation of operational and capital budgets and makes decisions or effectively recommends a course of action with regard to management of the Department’s health care budget.
Represents the Department before the Legislature and Executive Branches of government on policy and budgetary matters. Collaborates with health care staff with respect to health care standards, procedures, protocols, and policies.
Take the Next Step
For more information, please contact
Georgeanna Sesso
(279)800-7245
[email protected]
[email protected]
Click here to apply for this position:
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) describes your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the information contained in the position description, minimum qualifications, and desirable qualifications sections that are identified in the duty statement. You must provide specific examples. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The SOQ should not exceed three pages in length nor be less than 12 font.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) describes your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the information contained in the position description, minimum qualifications, and desirable qualifications sections that are identified in the duty statement. You must provide specific examples. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The SOQ should not exceed three pages in length nor be less than 12 font.
Please submit your SOQ to Georgeanna Sesso at [email protected]
APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT AN SOQ WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAMINATION. RESUMES DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF THE SOQ.
This is a peace officer position; therefore, applicants are subject to meeting all the below peace officer requirements.
- Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a)
- Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b ), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b ). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are ineligible to compete for, or be appointed to, this classification
- Firearm Conviction Disqualification: Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable state or federal laws is ineligible for appointment to this classification
- Age Limitation: minimum age for appointment: 21 years (Applicants must state birth date on the application)
- Background Investigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029.1
- Medical Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031
- Training Requirements: Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832
And here are just some of the benefits of the job:
* Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
* Paid Holidays
* Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
* License renewals reimbursed
* State Safety Retirement
* 401(k) and 457(b) available: tax defer up to $45,000 – $60,000 a year
Benefits:
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at .
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
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